Spicy Fried Chili
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Spicy Fried Chili

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Spicy Fried Chili

About This Recipe

This aromatic and versatile homemade chili oil is a must-try for spice lovers! Infused with warm cinnamon, star anise, and numbing Sichuan peppercorns, this rich blend combines fiery chili powder, nutty white sesame seeds, and savory fermented bean paste for deep, complex flavors. The magic happens when caramelized sugar turns red-hot, melding with toasted spices and soy sauce to create a glossy, fragrant oil. Perfect as a noodle topping, dipping sauce, or flavor booster for dishes like mapo tofu or twice-cooked pork, this chili oil adds a bold kick to any meal. Garnished with a vibrant physalis fruit, it also makes a stunning homemade gift. Elevate your cooking with this umami-packed, multi-layered condiment that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • fermented bean paste 50g
  • chili powder 2 tbsp
  • white sesame seeds 1 tbsp
  • granulated sugar 1 tbsp
The aromatics
  • physalis fruit 1 piece
The sauce & seasonings
  • cinnamon 1 piece
  • star anise 1 piece
  • Sichuan peppercorns 1 tsp
  • oil 2 tbsp
  • soy sauce 1 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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The main ingredients are chili powder, white sesame seeds, granulated sugar, and fermented bean paste.
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Prepare cinnamon, star anise, and Sichuan peppercorns.
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Put cinnamon, star anise, and Sichuan peppercorns into a pot with oil and heat it over low heat.
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Place the chili powder at the bottom, and cover it with a layer of white sesame seeds.
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Then, add a layer of fermented bean paste on top.
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Place a strainer on top.
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When the spices in the pot start to fragrance, add granulated sugar and stir until it turns red, then pour it into the strainer.
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Wait until it cools down, then stir and add soy sauce.
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Let it cool, then transfer it to a pudding cup.
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Cover it with plastic wrap, add a paper decoration, and top with a physalis fruit.
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Cover it with a lid and attach a label.
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It’s done.
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It can be used as a seasoning for noodles, cold dishes, or as an ingredient for dishes like twice-cooked pork with fermented bean paste or mapo tofu.

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